Woman killed crossing Gratiot at 8 Mile by hit-and-run driver

Eastpointe police said a woman crossing Gratiot Avenue at Eight Mile Road was struck and killed late Tuesday by a hit-and-run driver.

The incident occurred at 10:15 p.m., Eastpointe Detective Sgt. Jim Baker said. Police are looking for a small silver automobile. The woman, who was not identified pending notification of her family, was rushed to St. John Hospital, Detroit, by Eastpointe Fire and Rescue where she died.

Anyone who may have seen the accident, that occurred on the north side of Eight Mile, is asked to call Officer Joshua Ignace 586-445-5100, Ext. 1